Phoenix: Russia completes import substitution for Typhoon-K53949 armored vehicle

JSC “Remdizel” has completed the import substitution of the armored vehicle known as the Typhoon-K53949, and this development has been confirmed by a company representative in a report to TASS. The model now bears the name “Phoenix.” This step marks a significant milestone in the domestic production program, signaling a move away from reliance on foreign components and a push toward full localization of critical defense equipment. The announcement underscores that the Phoenix is the first vehicle to reach this phase of self-sufficiency, with the company emphasizing that serial production has begun on the chassis platform. This approach aims to streamline manufacturing and accelerate subsequent output, reducing the lead time required to bring additional variants to the market. The move is described as a major victory for Russia’s defense industrial complex, illustrating progress toward broader automotive and aerospace integration within national security projects, and it signals a broader trend toward domestic substitution of key military platforms, according to company officials cited by TASS.